Nina Campbell really is a genius... was at a client's house this morning discussing curtains/blinds & had hundreds of swatches & only Nina
would do! LOVE her virtuoso, joyful, yet still restrained use of colour... it LIFTS your mood! My favourite ever fabric design? Paradiso! It's a heavily embroidered
bird of paradise / foliage pattern where the light filters through & brings it to life - almost 3D!
http://shop.ninacampbell.com/paradiso-fabric.html
LOVE!!! :-)﻿

15/01/13

LIVELUXE's favourite brand right now? the Timorous Beasties! As well as a truly fabulous name, they are doing a delicate toile-de-jouy (except
with scenes from New York's gangland), birds, bugs & beasts, and an amazing flock-like pattern (as beloved of '70's Indian restaurants) based on the Rorschach test
(the one where you are meant to see freudian patterns in splotches of ink). There's no end to the talent here! This week, LIVELUXE loves http://www.timorousbeasties.com/﻿

18/01/13

The show-stopper from LIVELUXE's visit to Top Drawer this week was Jan Constantine's incredible, heart-stopping China Blue Collection of
cushions... Not usually a Jan Constantine fan, I couldn't help having a "moment" over these beautiful pieces - all delicate open-work white lace against a cornflower
blue background (think blue-&-white china).
Now available to pre-order from LIVELUXE!
http://www.janconstantine.com/lacy-heart-cushion/﻿

20/01/13

The current big black & white graphic stripe trend in fashion made me recall how completely fabulous TIMNEY FOWLER were in their '80's heyday!
They were known for their black & white stripes wallpaper & fabric.. and now they are BACK! Good design may appear simple but it lasts for ever!!!
http://www.timney-fowler.com/collection/new-additions/stripes-and-lace.htm﻿

A wonderful, funky, exciting stand at Interiors last week: "Out of the Dark" is based in High Wycombe, the once epicentre of British furniture
manufacturing. This amazing charity trains up disadvantaged young people to steer them away from crime, and they recycle furniture with a wit & wisdom that makes it truly covetable.
This is what they say:

"By salvaging iconic pieces of furniture we are not only lessening the amount of CO2 emissions and amount of rubbish in landfill sites, we are giving the furniture a new
lease of life that will extend the history for new generations to savour."

Liveluxe loves Out of the Dark!http://www.outofthedark.org.uk/﻿

30/01/13

Liveluxe loves Lee Broom! Designer Of The Year last year, he's an inspirational genius who designs with wit & elegance... Perhaps you've
seen his much-vaunted "Decanter" chandelier, but now we are coveting these cut-crystal lightbulbs!http://www.leebroom.com/products/crystal-bulb/

Woooh hold on to your hats, the wonderful PIP Studio have given us a sneak preview of their fabulous new range!
We LOVE PIP STUDIO!!!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.146582662069241.29001.112049988855842&type=1﻿﻿

A good friend of Liveluxe has been bending my ear about a company that "up-cycles" vintage china plates, but I wasn't prepared for the
genius that is Melodyrose. She puts beautiful, eclectic images onto old plates & re-fires them in her kiln. They are amazing, quirky, fun & fab - and Liveluxe loves it! You
can buy them through Liveluxe or see them atwww.melodyrose.co.uk ﻿﻿

6/03/13

Liveluxe is ecstatic to announce that the very lovely people at Warwick Fabrics have asked us to be their local supplier of their fabulous, very
high-quality fabrics! Although they have been in business for over 30 years, they are a trade secret as they keep their prices low by not advertising or promoting, so
they are excellent value too! Specialising in linens, velvets, funky huge scale florals, trendy tweedy checks & stripes, we can bring their exciting fabric books to you for an in-home
consultation, or find them on their website:

So happy to announce that
Voyage have asked Liveluxe to supply our clients! They do the most astonishing double-width wallpaper and linen or oilcloth fabric with country vignettes of ducks, frogs, fish, dogs... also opulant
diamante-encrusted silks, lacy sheers, very affordable linens & slubby velvets in every colour imaginable... so yummy... And now, exquisite furniture, lighting
& cushions!

Liveluxe will pop over & show you the sample books for your up-coming projects! They are BURSTING with great ideas!

Liveluxe is so pleased to announce their new range of fantastically cool upholstered furniture! Beautiful
and unusual chairs & sofas, upholstered in pure linen mangle cloth imported from Germany - heaven! Call us for a chat about your requirements - our furniture is surprisingly inexpensive as
we miss out the middle man. Have a peep at the photos on the gallery page of the Liveluxe site!

"Interiors" trade show today in London... interesting but very pared down! Chuck out the chintz & look out for beautiful surface finishes! Graphic tiles,
cool finishes on wood flooring, ethereal rugs... LED lighting is now a serious contender, used by top museums to protect their priceless works of art... and environmentally friendly! The look now is
totally clutter-free, with ONE to-die-for piece, and all the clever stuff going on subtly in the background! This is all about not-flaunting it, it's recession-chic & Liveluxe is lovin' it!!!
Trixy x

Wow the most amazing interior design is the most simple: For Summer inspiration
have a peep at the BRAND NEW Pacha Destino hotel... the suites have private pools & are DELICIOUS! http://destinoibiza.com/rooms/suites/

23/6/13

Going to the VANESSA ARBUTHNOTT fabric sale, poetry
performance, art exhibition this coming Sunday! Booked a place on her 12.30 talk with Kathy Andon... anyone want to join me for this SPECIAL day, please inbox me! Trixy xhttp://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/

So
inspired by creative force that is Vanessa Arbuthnot! Liveluxe visited this fabric designer's beautiful home in the Cotswolds, to find an artist's commune. Not only does she have 4 (yes 4!) kids, but
she mentors young artists who live with her for a few weeks at a time, plus she gives her home, talent & time over to recovering addicts & youngsters with
problems... She is the real deal, influenced by no-one, living an down-to-earth, yet incredibly aspirational life that is all about nurturing creativity. Yet despite her extraordinary talents,
ferociously hard work, & generosity of spirit, she genuinely blames it all on "good luck". A very special lady indeed... have a look at her website, all shots taken in her own home, yum!http://www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk/

The September trade shows are coming up SOON!! Can't wait to see all the
fresh, new & exciting ideas from the world's most talented designers! Liveluxe will be reporting back with the latest, most of whom will be available through this FB page or Liveluxe.co.uk! I
love my job! x

Great news! The gorgeous Susie Watson has joined the eclectic ranks of Liveluxe suppliers! Beautiful ticking fabrics, awesome embroidered linens... a feast of
perfect prettiness! Have a look - all available through Liveluxe!http://www.susiewatsondesigns.co.uk/

18/8/13

Liveluxe announces the launch of it's very own candle range! Zesty orange & fresh lime, softened with a hint of gentle ylang
ylang... all served up in aged clay pots... put these at the top of your wish list! Available from September through Liveluxe - photos to
follow!

18/8/13

Liveluxe has been entrusted with some lovely painting jobs this week! Firstly, we
are livening up a local lady's kitchen, which is currently a very dark orange pine... it's going to be Annie Sloan Grey with Duck Egg accents. Secondly, we are doing a beautiful hand-painted mural
for another local lady's loo, inspired by De Gournay's incredible Chinoiserie designs! Have a look!http://www.degournay.com/wf_chinoiserie.php

20/8/13

Liveluxe are happy to have been asked to work
with the reigning fashion queen of Wendover, helping her to design the interiors of her stunning new home! It's great to work with such a stylish person

The good news keeps coming! The wonderful people at India Jane have agreed to supply Liveluxe with their wonderful, eclectic
furniture, lighting & home accessories!
Watch out for some BIG news coming from Liveluxe shortly! :)http://www.indiajane.com/

30/8/13

The fabulous DAR Lighting people have asked Liveluxe to be their EXCLUSIVE supplier for the Aylesbury
area!!! Couldn't be happier to stock this incredible brand!http://www.darlighting.co.uk/

30/8/13

The "naughty & nice" Liveluxe
candle range is ready!! Inspired by my daughters, the "Sasha" is like a breath of fresh air from an English country garden, based on the most precious essential oil of all, Rose Otto, backed with
Geranium & Lavender. The "Tallulah" is naughty, cheeky, lively & spicy, based around Orange, Bay & Black Pepper. Only the most pure & precious ingredients are used in these gorgeous,
stylish candles! Available from Liveluxe & to be stocked in Wendover soon, details to follow!!!

04/9/13

In Birmingham today for the Autumn Fair - really lovely to say hi to my hard-working suppliers & spot a few trends along the way! Put in some great gift &
homeware orders to join Liveluxe's eclectic range of goodies! Plus I secured a phenomenal supplier that has so far refused to work with anyone in the locality (they only wanted the Heals &
Liberty's of this world) ... all coming to Liveluxe, mid-October - watch this space!!!

Queen Bee luxury duvet cover and pair of pillowcases made from 300 thread count cotton satin featuring the sage green bee print against a dove grey background
on one side and plain dove grey on the reverse

Exciting announcement about Liveluxe in the Wendover News, out 26th September!!!

17/9/13

What a shocker... mmm the big trade show Top
Drawer DELIVERED! Gorgeously subversive ceramics, plates mugs, just perfectly see-through, yet just large enough for a perfect cuppa... PLUS the softest storybook-pic Merino throws; the most elegant,
gorgeous extra-long slim tapered dinner candles I've ever seen, in an encyclopedia of colours.... all coming to a town near YOU!!! Watch out for Liveluxe's BIG news!!!

18/9/13

Off to the Designersblock launch party, looking forward to seeing the fruits of my mates' labour! Promises cutting edge creativity, plus the most
exciting interiors products available today... I'll report back on what I find!http://www.verydesignersblock.com/

verydesignersblock

19/9/13

The most amazing evening at the Designersblock launch! What a wonderful bundle of talent they have found for this incredible must-see show! Globe
pendant lamps, hand-etched with panoramic scenes of London, mind-bendingly stylish ceramics by the Enfant-Terrible of the ceramics world The New English - absolute must-buys! Oh, and free beer all
night, thanks to Heineken sponsorship! :)http://newenglish.myshopify.com/

The New English

newenglish.myshopify.com

"For us, product design is about expressing our creativity and our love for this material. It’s the opportunity to produce beautiful objects that will bring a
smile to your face, take you by surprise, and (hopefully) soothe you."

BEST news today from the 'Focus' trade show at Chelsea Harbour Design Centre! Lewis & Wood (hands down one of the most mind-blowing
fabric & wallpaper companies on the planet) have FINALLY selected Liveluxe to represent them exclusively in...See more

Adam's Eden Wide Width Wallpapers

www.lewisandwood.co.uk

<p> Designed by Adam Calkin, a decorative painter who has been at the top of his trade for the last 25 years, this is a striking and original...

25/09/13

Now the dust is settling after a couple of weeks of fantastically inspiring trade shows, the
BIG news from Liveluxe is: *drum roll please* WE ARE OPENING OUR OWN SHOP! Friday October 18th sees the launch of the brand new Liveluxe shop in the Barn Courtyard in Wendover (behind the Antiques
Centre)! Expect gorgeous and affordable gifts, funky furniture, and fabrics from Europe's most respected design houses for your curtains, cushions & upholstery.
Many suppliers are exclusive to us in the area, so you'll not find them elsewhere locally. You are invited to a sneak preview & a glass of bubbles at our launch party on Thursday October 17th
between 6 - 8pm, when the other shops in the Courtyard will be opening late. Pop by & see what we are all about! Trixy xx

1/10/13

I may
have my Saturday 'person' for my shop! They don't seem vertically OR mentally challenged enough though... But they are lovely so they'll have to do..!

3/10/13

Nearly finished painting the kitchen, dining table & chairs for a lovely lady. What an AWESOME
welcome back from her holidays on Saturday! How perfectly ethical that a sad brown-varnished (but perfectly useable) kitchen can be transformed & given a new lease of life?! Pics to follow... I'm
very proud of Liveluxe & would rather do my job than anything in the world

7/10/13

Finished painting the walls of
my new shop! Thank you to Conor & Clifford for the help, fun & company

Crazy day - the lighting is up in the shop, it's all painted & completely transformed
into the amazing space it always should have been, just a bit of touching up tomorrow before getting all the lovely goodies in there before the opening party! Nerves have turned into sheer
excitement... I just can't wait! xxxxx

14/10/13

The fantastic Designers
Guild are supplying our shop with their DELICIOUS fabrics & wallpapers! I SO love their mission to bring colour, joy & clever design into people's lives! Come & browse their LATEST sample
books, will be in the shop in 3 weeks!

16/10/13

Had the most important meeting of my career yesterday, with Osborne & Little! They are the absolute pinnacle of interior design,
with their own fabulous lines, plus the amazing Nina Campbell & now, MATTHEW WILLIAMSON!! And they want Livel...See more

Matthew Williamson at Osborne & Little

www.osborneandlittle.com

17/10/13

OMG! Today's the day! Thank you to the wonderful people who have bust a gut to help make my dream come true... I can't wait to fling the doors
open at 6pm and raise a glass of bubbles to my wonderful husband and fantastic friends - THANK YOU FROM THE HEART

20/10/13

Wow - the new Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen collection for the Rug Company just blows my mind... available through Liveluxe!

Rugs fit for McQueen: the new Alexander McQueen collection - The Rug Company Blog

www.therugcompany.com

The Rug Company has joined forces once again with Alexander McQueen to create a new collection celebrating technical ingenuity and arresting design.

20/10/13

One of the things I've loved so far about having a shop: I get to meet brilliantly, fantastically creative people: Take Julie, my Anthropological
Taxidermist mate (ie she stuffs mice & dresses them up as ballerinas...) Just pure magic, and I've promised her all the Glis Glis that Jolene can catch! Win win! Pop in the shop where you will
see an example of her work!http://www.juliejohnsontaxidermy.com/blog/

Blog | Julie Johnson Taxidermy

www.juliejohnsontaxidermy.com

This week I have been working hard on making my latest mole creations. These particular two died of natural causes and were sourced by my brother Graham in the
surroundings of his home in Buckinghamshire.

This splendid collection combines a traditional design on luxurious, sumptuous velvet. Each product is exclusively hand-embroidered in silver thread and the
detail is quite exquisite. For real opulence some of these incorporate beautiful diamante crystals appliquéd for a real boudoir effect.

22/10/13

How exciting to get back home to find emails saying that my Barneby Gates wallpaper & NEW fabric swatch books are on their way!!! They will be
hanging in my beautiful shop by the end of the week, nestled up to the fabulous Osborne & Little... Come in & have a coffee, while you browse through the books!http://www.barnebygates.com/index.htm

Got the legend of the stair-runner world on board! The fantastic Roger Oates is now supplying Liveluxe with his amazing stair runners, rugs, and stair
rods - the best in the world for quality & design. Everything from classic neutrals-with-borders, to the oh-so-Liveluxe SPARKLY runners are available! Have a peep: http://www.rogeroates.com/products/collections/cheviot-collection/

It's a scary thing, running a shop... so I can't say how gratified I am that I WAS RIGHT!!!
Everyone has responded so well to the quirky, fun, stylish gifts, and the Matthew Williamson, Lewis & Wood, Barneby Gates et al fabrics & wallpapers! Don't underestimate us Shires-dwellers.
We ARE a stylish bunch & we want the BEST, even if my suppliers were hard to convince at first!!! Love my customers

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